The $6-billion Mars One project
plans to put humans on Mars.
There, people will live, do research,
and grow food.

Over 200,000 people
from 100 countries
applied for the mission.
About 8,200 Canadians applied.

Short listIn February 2015, Mars One chose
100 semi-finalists, 50 men and 50 women.

Seven Canadians are on the list.
Two Canadians are from B.C.
Susan Weinreich, 42,
is a Scout leader from Vancouver.
Joanna Hindle, also 42, is a schoolteacher from Whistler.
Both women say they are ready for this adventure.